“DECLINED!” – HMRC Refuse Credit Card Payments
When you go to pay your tax bill what is the one payment option most self employed people want to see? The credit card of course.
She Was Cheesed Off and Ready to Quit, But Then…
How would you feel if you had been made redundant twice and gone to 60 job interviews without any success at all? Most people would quit I think.
Self Employed for 12 Months – Lessons Learned…
Many people in the UK want to become self employed but they are concerned about landing flat on their face. Nobody wants to fail.
Factory Workers, The New Work From Home Contractors…
Working from home has typically been the domain of so called white collar workers such as IT professionals. Not for long it seems.
“Down The Drain!” – Public Sector and IR35 Reforms
It's no secret that many public sector contractors were planning to down tools and head towards the private sector. The reason? IR35 of course.
IT Temporary Contractors Are Paid £700 a Day Right Here
There has never been a better time to be a temporary IT contractor. You roll in, do the work, and then take home a big bag of cash. Easy.
I’m a Freelance Contractor and I’m Tired of Hearing This…
It a great time be a freelance contractor in the UK, no doubt about that, but sometimes it can be frustrating to hear people say the same things, over and over.
Do You Pass The IR35 Public Sector Test? Most Do…
A well known and respected tax advisory company have recently done some research, and what they found will surprise many, especially in the public sector.
“DON’T Show Me The Money,” Say Contractors
Working is all about that money, wouldn't you agree? Apparently not, as a recent survey found that in the contracting world other things are more important.
“Be Pragmatic” Says Accountant, Regarding IR35
The IR35 changes have had contractors complaining and moaning, there is no doubt about that...but should they all leave the public sector? Maybe not.
75% of British Contractors Have NO Pension
The world of contracting in Britain is booming, and rightfully so, but not all contractors are very good at looking into the future it seems.
New Self Employed Survey – Southampton, The Place to be
Being self employed is great as many of you will agree...but having a good quality of life is even better, don't you think? I do.
